Friday, July 22, 2011

1000 Gifts (332+)

(some of the flowers my children picked for me)

332. the way God shows me His love through my children333. Lizzie's little hands massaging my shoulders while I'm reading my Bible, just to speak to me of her love for me334. babies-like Deacon and Quin-always making me smile..what a gift the little ones are!335. intimacy336. "no wrath is awakened in God at my sin, because Christ appeased it!"337. my "feelings" are not the final word338. a great VBS week339. dramas that make me cry340. ice cream dinners in the heat341. time with my friend, Jama-to feel normal, and loved, and to love back342. Myra's tears-weeping with me and for me343. Lizzie hugs344. Nehemiah kisses345. wildflowers in vases, a gift from my children346. humility, an ever ongoing work in me347. muffins and fruit348. waking up early and the quiet349. food and clothing..with these I am to be content350. the past is gone, He is doing a new thing351. gluten free brownies..the best brownies I've ever had!352. air conditioners..thank you, Jesus!353. our church354. the warmth of antiques355. freshly picked blueberries, a gift from a friend356. my sisters and getting to know each other as adults..you girls are beautiful and I love you357. the hard questions..causing us to fall on our knees..and even when there are no answers, He is still on the throne, and He knows the answers358. thunderstorms359. queen anne's lace..how did He get them so delicate?360. yogurt with honey and berries361. my parents, always loving us, no matter what, always there to laugh and cry with us362. my husband, a man of integrity363. swimming with Robyn, and getting my legs to see some sun for the first time. :)364. lots of company365. precious time with my nephews and my family366. water balloon fight with MOM (who is this fun woman?) :)367. cookouts and hot dogs over the campfire368. small victories, for HIS glory369. Bible study and accountability with my dear friend, Gladine370. blue skies and beautiful sunsets371. tall corn and the way the wind blows through the cornfields outside my window372. such a handsome husband! how lucky I am! :)373. excedrin (has nothing to do with said husband!) :)374. walks375. God's word, which will not return void unto Him376. gentle breezes377. food for our enjoyment378. my hard working husband379. I have so much more than I deserve380. sunflower seed shells everywhere I look..all over the house...in the oddest places...traces of my husband who I'm so luck to have. :)381. my hands are full...of good gifts382. that all 3 kids still fight over who gets to sit or lay next to me..every time! I am very loved.383. a peaceful rest outside on a blanket with the kiddos, reading, enjoying Gods' creation384. blue slushies with my family385. a fun cookout with our lifegroup (and that other lifegroup) and funny stories and seeing Matt up against the doorframe and Kate's dramatic way of storytelling, which I will NEVER forget :)386. His unfailing love and faithfulness and His daily strength

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Mother of three-two girls and a boy, whom I am privileged to stay home with. I am married to a gorgeous, wonderful husband of 14 years,who is a Family Life Ministries Director. We live in Indiana. I homeschool my children, and love it most of the time! I do a little photography on the side, when I can fit it in! My desire is to serve the Lord, whether it be in my home, or in my photography. I'm thankful for His daily grace.

The Chosen Foolish

"..but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, so that no man may boast before God...so that, just as it is written, LET HIM WHO BOASTS BOAST IN THE LORD. " 1 Corinthians 1:26-31